After a week off our perception of Purdue football has not improved. For the first time in over two years Purdue enters a game as a favorite according to Vegas, but Purdue fans in the know would see that as easy money. In the 10 years of writing this blog I have never been less confident about a Purdue football team. If the Boilers lose this a 1-11 debacle almost seems certain because everyone else in the Big Ten has at least managed to look decent against an FBS team except for maybe Illinois. Let’s examine what’s wrong right now:
· Our quarterback has six interceptions in two games
· Our most consistent offensive threat has a banged up shoulder
· The offensive line cannot consistently run block
· There is absolutely no pass rush whatsoever
· The secondary is very green
· The defense cannot get a stop on third down at all
· Field goals are still an adventure
Other than that Purdue is a great team!